WW2- Terms & Events Flashcards
Anschluss
Refer to the annexation of Austria into Nazi.
Kirstallnacht
“the night of broken glass”
Refer to violent programs against jews in Nazi on the night of Nov9-10
Antisemitism
Stereotype to the Jews
Holocaust
Period during ww2 where millions of Jews were killed by Nazi
Appeasement
Refer to policy of making concessions to an aggressive power in order to avoid conflict
Munich Agreement
A settlement between Germany, U.K, France and Italy. They let Hitler took over Sudetenland to maintain peace
Sudetenland
Region in Czechoslovakia, it become a focal point of tension in the lead up to ww2
German- Soviet Non-Aggressive Pact
An agreement between Germany and Soviet union ,both countries promised to not attack each other
Who are Axis powers
Germany, Italy , Japan
Who are the Allies
Britain, Canada, U.S
Total war
All aspects of society join to support war- More civilian died
Stalingrad
Refers to major battle during ww2, was fought between Germany and Soviet Union. This war turn The Tide against Germany
Women and the war
Women are train as Clerk, Cooks, Hospital assistant, driver, telephone operator, welder, instrument mechanic, and engineer mechanic to support war
Convoy
Groups of ships traveling together for mutual protection, was used by transport troops, supplies, and equipment across dangerous water.
-used by allies
Corvette
small fest naval vessels that protect convoys from enemy attack
Wolf pack
Tactic used by Germany U-boat where multiple submarines would work together to attack and sink allied merchant ships in convoy
U boat
German submarine
Blitzkrieg
-“lightning war”
Refer to military strategy by German surprise attack other countries with heavy bombing
RAF
Royal air force from U.K
Played crucial role in battle of Britain where it defended the U.K against German air attack
RCAF
Royal Canadian Air force
Work closely with RAF, contributed in various mission and showcasing Canada’s commitment to Allied war efforb
Luftwaffe
German version of RAF
Responsible for create aircraft, strategy for them and Axis
Internment camps
Camps where government put Japanese Canadians in here during ww2 due to the worries about their loyalty
Death camps
Part of Holocaust, basically like the holocaust
Concentration camps
Place where large group of people include jews, politicians prisoners and other targeted groups.
- terrible condition, forces labour and countless abuse to death
Extermination camps
Part of Holocaust, built to kill large group of people mainly Jews
What place refer to the “Little Boy”
Hiroshima
“Fat man” and the “little boy”
U.S drop two big bomb on 2 Japan city, second bomb lead to it war end between U.S and Japan
What place are known for “Fat man”
Nagasaki
Victory bonds
Debt securities issued by government to finance military. People buy it to support war, government promises to pay them back
WRMA
Women’s Royal Marine Auxiliary, a British organization that was formed during World War II
Referendum
Allows to vote on new policy
Plebiscite
Vote on specific policy issues
Invasion of Poland
Germany surprised attack, marking beginning of WW2
Battle of Britain
German luftwaffe against U.K RAF
Main goal is to gain Luftwaffe air superiority over RAF.
Battle end as victory for Britain and lead to German’s plan to attack Allies
Battle of Atlantic
Battle between Allies and Germany on Atlantic ocean
German used U-boat attack allies ships, allies tried to protect their supplies with convoys and escort
Soft underbelly -Italian Campaign
Strategy of Allies invading Italy to weaken axis power
